Play group sessions on tap

April 13, 2006

The Berrien County Intermediate School District's (BCISD) Parents as Teachers program is hosting play groups throughout Berrien County. Sessions are open to parents and their children up to age 5. Children along with their parents will have the opportunity to enjoy playtime with other Berrien County families at BCISD's Parents as Teachers North and South County Playgroups. The activity is free and every family in attendance will receive the book, "Big Red Barn." Families must register with the parent educator listed under the contact information prior to the date of the event. Parents as Teachers is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. The program is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education and is accessible to all families. South County Playgroups Today 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Merritt Elementary Gymnasium 1620 LaSalle Ave., Niles Contact: Kathy at (269) 921-0199 Monday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Wolford Elementary Distance Learning Room 122 E. Southeastern Ave., Galien Contact: Ellen at (269) 930-1222 April 19 6 to 7 p.m. Mars Community Center 1 Sylvester Ave., Berrien Springs Contact: Nayda at (269) 930-2622 or Yailin at (269) 930-2604 April 20 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bridgman Elementary Lunch Room 3891 Lake St., Bridgman Contact: Ellen at (269) 930-1222 April 25 2 to 3 p.m. East Side Elementary Gymnasium 315 N. 14th St., Niles Contact: Kathy at (269) 921-0199 North County Playgroups Today 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. E.P. Clarke Elementary Gymnasium 515 E. Glenlord Road, St. Joseph Contact: Michelle at (269) 930-2596 or Anne at (269) 930-0333 Tuesday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Middle School North Activity Center 274-A S. West St. Contact: Tami at (269) 930-0110 or Jane at (269) 930-0010 April 21 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. South Elementary Gymnasium 433 Lucinda Lane, Watervliet Contact: Jane at (269) 930-0010 or Tami at (269) 930-0110 April 24 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Stewart Elementary Gymnasium 2750 Orchard Lane, Stevensville Contact: Anne at (269) 930-0333 or Michelle at (269) 930-2596 April 28 10 to 11 a.m. MLK Elementary Gymnasium 750 E. Britain Ave., Benton Harbor Contact: Reece at (269) 930-1059 or Yailin at (269) 930-2604